Sustainable beauty is gaining more momentum by the day, with consumers searching for more eco-friendly solutions. In 2019 this movement is only set to expand, with sub-zero waste being a key trend for the year according to Mintel. Whether it is biodegradable, compostable, waterless or sustainably sourced, BD looks at the brands with environmentally responsible products.
Grin Charcoal-infused Biodegradable Toothbrush
Born out of a need to combat plastic waste from toothbrushes, this eco-friendly toothbrush is 100 per cent biodegradable (including the bristles and handle) and is made from sustainable corn starch. The charcoal infused bristles keep bacteria at bay while whitening teeth.
Arbonne Dissolve the Day Facial Cleansing Cloths
It’s practically a requirement for makeup wipes to be easily compostable nowadays as consumers make more sustainable choices. These earth and skin friendly wipes are compostable and work to remove makeup as well as pollutants. Infused with antioxidants, with daily use they help ward off environmental stressors.
Lush Karma Komba
Lush is renowned for its plastic-free products including solid shampoo bars. Karma Komba is vegan 'naked' shampoo that detangles hair, adds shine and keeps scalp problems at bay.
The brand is also selling a limited edition palm oil-free Orangutan Soap, with proceeds helping save endangered orangutans in the Sumatran forest.
Swisspers Earth Kind Cotton Tips
Providing an alternative to plastic cotton tips, Swissper’s new planet-friendly versions do the same job as before but with no harm done. Earth Kind Cotton Tips are sustainably sourced, from a mix of wood grown in sustainable plantation forests and recycled paper.
Sukin Super Greens - Detoxifying Clay Masque
With certified carbon neutral products, Sukin has a strong commitment to minimising environmental impact. With natural, non-toxic ingredients including kale, chlorella, avocado and goji berry, this facial mask draws out impurities and promotes a dewy complexion.
Nutrimetics Nutri-Clean OLC Multi-Purpose Cleansing Wipes
These multi-purpose wipes are designed to clean anything from sticky hands to dirty countertops. Enriched with natural yucca extract, these wipes are biodegradable, pH neutral, and free of soaps, alcohol, and phosphates.
asap skin products Daily Exfoliating Facial Scrub
With the outlawing of microbeads, ocean-friendly scrubs serve as substitutes. Daily Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains smooth round biodegradable wax beads and AHAs that gently remove dead skin cells and exfoliate skin.
Dr Bronner’s Almond Bar Soap
Dr Bronner's biodegradable soaps are vegan and made with certified fair trade ingredients. The multi-purpose Almond Bar Soap washes body, face or hair and doesn’t dry out skin.
Manicare Body Natural Loofah Pad
This loofah pad massages away dead, dry skin and helps improve circulation by stimulating blood flow in the skin. It is 100% natural, biodegradable, and made from renewable resources.
Oxygen Skincare Women Organic Eye Crème
Featuring sustainably grown cyathea cumingii leaf extract – a species of New Zealand tree fern – this eye cream for mature skin decreases wrinkle depth and creates a smoother under eye appearance.
